{"id":181130,"date":"2024-07-31T07:52:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T07:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=181130"},"modified":"2024-07-31T07:52:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T07:52:53","slug":"omawumi-regina-askia-mofe-duncan-others-mourn-legendary-singer-onyeka-onwenu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/07\/31\/omawumi-regina-askia-mofe-duncan-others-mourn-legendary-singer-onyeka-onwenu\/","title":{"rendered":"Omawumi, Regina Askia, Mofe Duncan, others mourn legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Entertainers and other Nigerians have been thrown into mourning over the death of 72 year old Onyeka Onwenu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">The iconic singer passed on hours ago on Tuesday, July 30 after performing at a birthday party. <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Many have expressed their grief, paying condolence to the legendary singer.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Nigerians on social media have begun paying tributes to the late singer\/songwriter, actress and broadcaster, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/07\/31\/legendary-singer-onyeka-onwenu-is-dead\/\">Onyeka Onwenu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The 72-year-old died at a hospital in Lagos on Tuesday, July 30 after slumping at the 80th birthday party of industrialist Stella Okoli.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-181141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1284\" height=\"1470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0640.jpeg 1284w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0640-262x300.jpeg 262w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0640-894x1024.jpeg 894w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0640-768x879.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">She reportedly slumped after performing at the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Nigerians, particularly those in the entertainment industry have taken to social media to express their condolence, wishing the multitalented performer rests in peace.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-181140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0641.jpeg\" alt=\"Onyeka onwenu\" width=\"1284\" height=\"1602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0641.jpeg 1284w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0641-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0641-821x1024.jpeg 821w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0641-768x958.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0641-1231x1536.jpeg 1231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mourning her death, singer Omawumi took to her Instagram page to share a candlelight photo with a heartbroken emoji.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Actress Regina Askia posted Onyeka Onwenu\u2019s picture on her Instagram page, expressing heartbreak over her demise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fuji singer Malaika prayed for her soul to rest in peace. He wrote:<\/span><em><span class=\"s1\"> Wow, May her soul rest in peace.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Actor Mofe Duncan wrote: A legend has fallen<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">FFK\u2019s ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu wrote: oh no! The elegant stallion is gone. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><em>Reno Omokri wrote: I am heartbroken at the news of the death of veteran singer, broadcaster, and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, at 72. I knew her, and we bonded over my love for her music, which added value to my early years. It was one of the greatest honours of my life to collaborate with her and Panam Percy Paul on a charity single I executive produced. She was called the Elegant Stallion for a reason. And the reason is that she elevated music and artistry with her natural charm and stage presence. Onyeka Onwenu was a great asset to Nigeria and a significant star on the African continent and beyond. She will be greatly missed. May her soul rest in peace!<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><em><span class=\"s1\">Onyeka Onwenu: January 31, 1952-July 31, 2024: Gone but never to be forgotten.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-181131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0645.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1300\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0645.jpeg 1300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0645-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0645-1024x656.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/IMG_0645-768x492.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-181132\" 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